7 Best Internet Providers in Augustana, Sioux Falls, SD

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Above are the top 4 providers in Augustana, Sioux Falls, SD for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Augustana, Sioux Falls, SD?

Midco is the best internet provider in Augustana based on Sioux Falls customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Midco had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Augustana, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Midco is an option for 98.09% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Augustana, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Augustana

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Augustana Internet Providers

Based on 28 reviews from Sioux Falls internet customers, Midco is the best internet service provider for Augustana residents. Midco was rated at an average of 3.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Bluepeak wins for second-place in Sioux Falls, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 97.8% coverage in Augustana.

At a national level, based on 2184 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Midco is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.74 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Augustana?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Augustana, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Bluepeak.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Augustana

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Bluepeak	5,000 Mbps
	Midco	5,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	80 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Augustana

Based on data reported by Augustana ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Bluepeak. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Augustana. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Bluepeak. This indicates Bluepeak reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Augustana?

Sioux Falls customers rate Bluepeak as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Bluepeak received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Midco is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Augustana customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Augustana, Sioux Falls, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Augustana

Augustana Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Augustana below, including the metrics used and how Augustana compares to the rest of Sioux Falls and nation.

Augustana ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Augustana	South Dakota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Augustana that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	98.09%	59.57%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	5,000 Mbps	3,446 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Augustana.	6.7	6.9	6.8

 

Augustana Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Augustana	South Dakota	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.3	2.4	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	10%	10%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	97%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	95%	94%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	81%	83%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	83%	83%	76%

Augustana ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Augustana is A-, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Augustana is high with a score of 68 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Augustana have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Augustana ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

95% of Augustana households have an internet connection despite having 98.09% availability. 81% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 81% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 83% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Augustana residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to Augustana?

How Much Speed does a Augustana Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Augustana is 2.3, which is smaller than the Sioux Falls average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Augustana's average household income is $72,357 which is about average for the Sioux Falls average of $85,954 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Augustana also has 24% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Sioux Falls average of 14%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 10% of residents in Sioux Falls who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Augustana has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Augustana households are much more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 84% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Augustana?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Augustana?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

• The best all-around internet service provider in Augustana is Midco.
• The fastest internet provider should be Bluepeak. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Bluepeak may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Augustana is Bluepeak.
• Midco, Centurylink, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Augustana, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Augustana compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Augustana stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Augustana's A- ISP Report Card and 68 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.